When you’re dealing with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, nutrition is one of the few things that’s completely in your control. You can’t dictate what your estrogen levels do on any given Tuesday. But you can give your body the raw materials it needs to manage the transition more smoothly. The foods on this list…
You’re eating well. You’re exercising. You’re doing everything you’ve been told to do. And yet the weight around your midsection won’t budge. Or worse, it’s growing, slowly and stubbornly, like it has its own agenda. You’ve probably blamed your diet, your workout routine, or your willpower. You may have tried cutting more calories, adding more…
If you’ve ever started a new fitness or diet plan thinking this time it’s going to be perfect, you’re not alone. Many of us begin with strict rules, perfect meal plans, and high expectations, only to feel frustrated when life gets in the way. A birthday dinner, a skipped workout, or a stressful week can…
Imagine your body as a symphony orchestra (maybe playing at the Hollywood Bowl!). Each section (strings, brass, percussion, electric keyboard maybe) represents a different system in your body. When the instruments are tuned and the conductor is clear, the music flows beautifully. But if even one section falls out of sync (perhaps the cowbell), the…
I sometimes I feel like I have trust issues with my own metabolism. One week, I feel unstoppable. My energy is through the roof and my workouts feel amazing. Maybe I shed 1 or 2 vanity pounds. The next week? I’m sluggish, craving sugar, and wondering if my body has turned against me. Sound familiar?…
“So what did the seminar cover today?” my husband asked, knowing I’m always learning (see my blog post about that topic here). “Testosterone therapy, mostly,” I started. “Testosterone! Rawr! Hulk smash!” He offered. Whether Nick meant to or not, I can’t say, but he was speaking to a familiar point of confusion for people when…
There I was, completely ignoring my half-full coffee. My brain was racing to keep up with a lecturer while I took furious notes about testosterone. I was sitting in a seminar (ok, technically watching on Zoom), more than a little glad the speaker wouldn’t be able to call on me for a question. It was…
When people think about weight loss, they often consider the roles of diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle. However, for some, hormones—especially testosterone—play a significant role in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Testosterone is often known as the “male hormone,” but it’s crucial for both men and women. Beyond muscle mass and energy, testosterone affects…
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Colors matter. Matching accessories by color is important. Last week, I was explaining how the dog clearly needs a bath when he’s no longer white, but rather cream or, after hiking, almost beige. The psychology of color can influence everything from our mood to our buying choices—and even our eating habits. Subtle changes in color…
